Waterwheel at London Museum of Water & Steam (Formerly Kew Bridge Steam Museum)
Waterwheel at London Museum of Water & Steam (Formerly Kew Bridge Steam Museum)
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In the grounds of the steam museum is a 20ft by 5ft 4in iron backshot waterwheel, which drives a 3-throw pump. Built in 1902, it was used to pump water for the Duke of Somerset's estate from the river Frome in Somerset. Now operated for demonstration.
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Location
Grid reference:
TQ 187 781
Town/city: London
OS sheet:
177
Postcode: TW8 0EN
Geocode: @51.4894418, -0.2902885 Open in Map
On the N side of Kew bridge, 100 yds E, under the tall Victorian standpipe tower.
Contact
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Opening Times:
Daily 11.00 - 16.00, except Christmas. See web site for special events.